Contracted Teacher - Institutional Settings

Location: This position will work in-person at one of the Commonwealth’s Institutional settings (including County Houses of Correction or Dept. of Corrections).

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.  

Please note that pursuant to Massachusetts general law, contracted employees are not paid for the eleven scheduled holidays, do not receive any paid, vacation, personal leave benefits, or contribute to the state retirement system or social security.  As a state contracted employee, you must participate in direct deposit and contribute towards the Commonwealth of Massachusetts state alternate retirement plan, ("OBRA Plan").

The part-time teacher will deliver compensatory special education services to eligible students in institutional settings and perform the following duties/essential duties:  

•    Develop a schedule for the timely implementation of compensatory special education services through coordination with the host agency to identify times the student is available to participate in programming;

•    Plan and implement effective, rigorous, and structured lessons with measurable outcomes, consistent with identified IEP goals and objectives, and also makes knowledge accessible to the student;

•    Provide special education services in accordance with the student’s IEP that will support the student’s meaningful progress earning towards earning a high school equivalency (HSE) credential or a diploma;

•    Use instructional practices that reflect high expectations, are engaging, and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness;  

•    Use a variety of informal and formal methods of assessments to measure student learning, growth, and understanding;  

•    Analyze data from assessments, draw conclusions, and use data to inform instruction and track progress toward IEP goals and objectives;  

•    Monitor and assess ongoing student progress;

•    Complete/maintain student attendance reports and other required student/program information in an accurate and timely fashion;  

•    Create and maintain a safe and collaborative learning environment that will motivate the student to take academic risks, challenge themselves, and claim ownership of their learning;  

•    Actively create and maintain an environment in which the student’s background, identity, strengths, and challenges are valued and respected;

•    When applicable, per facility procedures, provide the facility with curriculum and/or other instructional materials in advance of services;

•    Follow all safety and security requirements and procedures of the facility;

•    Participate in facility education and training and/or background checks/pre-approval as required by the facility; and

•    Demonstrate skill in behavior management to maintain a safe, secure, and effective educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge and application of Massachusetts-specific laws, regulations, and guidance related to students with disabilities. 

Demonstrated ability to effect change that promotes access and equitable outcomes for students with disabilities.

Prior experience with delivering special education services in secure or clinical institutional settings or comparably complex educational environments.

Applicants must be a Massachusetts licensed teacher.  

Please include a cover letter with your resume.

For questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact [email protected].

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.